Winter Weather Guide

Prepare for Cold Weather
When the colder season arrives in Bloomington we like to make a few suggestions to help with some of the problems that can occur due to the cold weather. If you leave for Break or for any extended period of time, please do not turn yourthermostat off. Set your thermostat at 55 degrees, close your blinds, and make sure if you have a fireplace that your flue damper is closed. The outside temperature may drop drastically while you are away and an unheated apartment can cause water pipes to freeze and burst within your apartment. This would not only cause extensive damage to your personal property, but may result in damage to your neighbors unit as well. Abodes is not financially responsible for any damages stemming from resident negligence in this area.

Our Maintenance Staff will clear the snow and ice from all walkways. During extreme cold temperatures (below 10 degrees), it is helpful to leave a small stream of cold water trickling from one faucet to prevent frozen pipes.

The way to avoid frostbite and hypothermia is to plan for extreme cold before it arrives. Don't get caught unprepared.

Check the Forecast at weather.gov or your favorite weather app, station, etc.: Make checking the forecast part of your regular routine so you'll know when to expect cold weather.

Adjust Your Schedule: If possible, adjust your schedule to avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, typically the early morning.

Protect Your Pet: If you have pets make sure they have plenty of food and water, and are not overly exposed to extreme cold.

Fill up the tank: Make sure your car or vehicle has at least a half a tank of gas during extreme cold situations so that you can stay warm if you become stranded.